Greencut GWP200X Guide D'entretien page 66

OPERATION
BEFORE THE START OF OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
For your safety and to maximize the life of the equipment, it is very important to take a few minutes before
starting the machine to check the status of the engine. Fix any problems you encounter or have the Official
Technical Service correct them before starting the engine.
Improper maintenance of this engine or failure to correct a problem before operation could cause a malfunction
in which the user could suffer serious injuries.
Before starting pre-operation checks, make sure the engine is level and the engine switch is in the OFF position.
CHECKING THE GENERAL ENGINE STATUS
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Check for oil or gasoline leaks around and under the engine.
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It removes any dirt or excessive residue, especially around the silencer and the recoil starter.
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Look for signs of damage.
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Check that all protections and covers are in place and that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
CHECK ENGINE
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Check the engine oil level. Low oil level engine operation can damage the engine.
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The oil warning system (applicable engine types) will automatically stop the engine before the oil level drops
below safety limits. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected stop, always check the engine
oil level before starting.
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Check the air filter. A dirty air filter will restrict air flow to the carburetor, reducing engine performance.
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Check the fuel level. If you start with the tank full, you will avoid or reduce the interruptions of operation to
refuel.
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Check the instructions provided with the equipment for precautions and procedures to follow before
starting the engine.
PUMP PLACEMENT
For best pump performance, place it near the water level and use hoses that are no longer than necessary. In this
way, the pump will produce the highest flow rate with the shortest self-priming time.
As the pumping height increases, the pump performance decreases. The length, type and size of suction and
discharge hoses can also significantly affect pump performance.
The discharge height capacity is always higher than the suction height capacity, so it is important that the suction
height is the shortest part of the total height.
Minimizing the suction height (placing the pump close to the water level) is also very important to reduce self-
priming time. Self-priming time is the time it takes for the pump to travel the distance from the suction height
during initial operation.
DISCHARGE HEAD
SUCTION HEAD
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